If a positive mutation is found, it is very important that you talk to your veterinarian about their recommendations for monitoring, treatment, or
possible further diagnostic testing.
Your veterinarian may need to
do further diagnostic tests like x-rays or an abdominal ultrasound to be able to see why your cat is not eating.
During each exam, we evaluate every pet from nose to tail and make note of any areas of concern so we can provide treatment or
perform further diagnostic testing, if necessary.
In certain cases, cancer specialists may be employed
for further diagnostic testing (such as MRI and CT scans) and to be part of our team in treating your cat's cancer.
It's important to keep in mind that no test picks up every possible problem with a pregnancy and that NIPT is still a screening test, so any high risk result should be confirmed
with further diagnostic testing.
Some headache subtypes are characterized by a specific pattern of symptoms, and no further testing may be necessary, while others may
prompt further diagnostic tests.
If the symptomatic care prescribed by your veterinarian does not resolve your dog's limp within a few days,
then further diagnostic testing will be necessary to determine if the limp is caused by osteosarcoma.
For those instances
where further diagnostic testing beyond what we are capable of performing in - house is deemed necessary, we have established long - term relationships with a number of outside laboratories, whom we are confident will provide accurate results in a timely manner.
If an irregular sound or heart rate (arrhythmia) is detected upon examination, our veterinary staff may
recommend further diagnostic testing and procedures be done to successfully and thoroughly diagnosis a pet with suspected heart disease.
Treatment Results of the history, physical examination and initial tests will determine the need
for further diagnostic tests and will help determine the appropriate treatment for your pet's deafness.
In the event that problems are detected, parents can get an idea of how serious they might be and whether there is cause for concern or
further diagnostic testing.
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Further diagnostic tests should be considered in high risk patients with abnormal BMIPP scintigraphy.
Further diagnostic tests may be recommended to determine the cause of heart disease or failure, such as radiographs, ultrasounds and electrocardiograms (ECG).
Further diagnostic tests may be recommended based on your pet's condition, such as radiography, endoscopy, ultrasound, or biopsy.
These tests will help determine if your cat should be referred to a veterinary cardiologist for
further diagnostic tests and / or possible treatment.
It is rare that
further diagnostic tests are required.
However, when signs persist through appropriate antibiotic therapy,
further diagnostic tests are required.
Bailey is a 10 year old, mixed breed dog that was referred to our Grafton animal hospital by their family veterinarian for
further diagnostic testing.
If the symptoms are not alleviated in four weeks, another hypoallergenic diet can be tried, and if it is not successful,
further diagnostic tests are indicated.
This may be a sign of something serious which is why I suggested to first confirm the presence of glucose in the urine before carrying out
any further diagnostic tests; if glucose is confirmed as being present in the urine, then further tests on blood counts and biochemistry will help develop a better picture of the condition.
Based on your pet's condition, we may recommend
further diagnostic tests, such as radiography (x-rays), or ultrasound.